Hadjar Yazdia, a professor at USC and author of "The Struggle for the People's King," dives deep into the complex legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. He reveals how King was relatively unpopular at the time of his assassination, yet is now celebrated by diverse political groups. The conversation explores the co-opting of King’s ideals by contemporary movements, examines ideological reinterpretations, and critiques historical revisionism in the media. Yazdia emphasizes the need to reclaim King's original messages for a more accurate understanding of civil rights.